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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat rutheniumvsZelos Blacktip 41

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Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
Tangomat ruthenium30m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.3mm
41mm
Thickness
8.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Teal
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$499

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

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